Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) review

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) currently has an Informr score of 6 out of 10.
This score is based on our evaluation of 2
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Android

Operating system

Operating system

Android

1.3 GHz

Processor

Processor

1.3 GHz

4.5"

Screen Size

Screen Size

4.5"

5+ MP

Camera

Camera

5+ MP

2050 mAh

Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Besides the cameras, you also have to make compromises in terms of performance and memory equipment. The Galaxy J1 still does not support 5 GHz WLAN. Positive aspects are obviously the long battery runtime and the compact and sturdy chassis. You cannot go wrong with the 2016 model in general, but we...

- Andreas Osthoff, Notebookcheck

The Samsung Galaxy J1 has respectable build quality for a smartphone this cheap and the display was also a pleasant surprise, putting the low resolution aside. However, those are the J1’s only positive qualities.

- Richard Easton, Expert Reviews

Prices (Where to Buy)

Common Questions

The Galaxy J1 (2016) price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) prices from around the web here on The Informr.

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Critic Reviews

It is still clearly an entry-level device

Besides the cameras, you also have to make compromises in terms of performance and memory equipment. The Galaxy J1 still does not support 5 GHz WLAN. Positive aspects are obviously the long battery runtime and the compact and sturdy chassis. You cannot go wrong with the 2016 model in general, but...More

Besides the cameras, you also have to make compromises in terms of performance and memory equipment. The Galaxy J1 still does not support 5 GHz WLAN. Positive aspects are obviously the long battery runtime and the compact and sturdy chassis. You cannot go wrong with the 2016 model in general, but we would still wait with the purchase until the price has dropped a bit.

Cheap for a reason

The Samsung Galaxy J1 has respectable build quality for a smartphone this cheap and the display was also a pleasant surprise, putting the low resolution aside. However, those are the J1’s only positive qualities.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 has respectable build quality for a smartphone this cheap and the display was also a pleasant surprise, putting the low resolution aside. However, those are the J1’s only positive qualities.

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